Hosted by the Toronto Police Service Board and Toronto Police Service
In recognition of admirable contributions by Toronto Police Service Members
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
at 7:00 p.m.
Gymnasium
Toronto Police College
70 Birmingham Street
Toronto, Ontario
Platform Guests
Chair Shelley Carroll
Toronto Police Service Board
&
Chief Myron Demkiw
Toronto Police Service
Master of Ceremonies
Superintendent Andrew Ecklund
Programme
Introduction
Superintendent Andrew Ecklund
Opening Remarks
Chair Shelley Carroll & Chief Myron Demkiw
Presentations
Medal of Merit
A Medal of Merit is granted by the Toronto Police Service Board to a police officer or civilian member for outstanding acts of bravery or highest level of performance of duty.
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Police Constable Andrey Huang Police Constable Julia Vanderhorst Police Constable Mohamed Zourob |
32 Division |
Commendation
A Commendation is granted by the Toronto Police Service Board for exceptional performance of duty, community policing initiatives, or innovations or initiatives that enhance the image or operation of the Service.
| Rank | Name | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Police Constable | Johnny Amatuzio | 53 Division |
| Police Constable | Dave Evans | 22 Division |
| Police Constable | Prince Miller | 43 Division |
Teamwork Commendations
Teamwork Commendations are granted by the Toronto Police Service Board to a group for exceptional performance of duty, community policing initiatives, or innovations or initiatives that enhance the image or operation of the Service.
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
|
Detective Erika Palermo |
Forensic Identification Services |
|
Detective John Cilia |
Organized Crime Enforcement – Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force |
|
Inspector Michael Patterson |
RMS Implementation |
| Detective Amarjit Kahlon Police Constable Japjot Benipal Police Constable Vyacheslav Biryukov Police Constable Justin Chohan Police Constable John Davila Police Constable Brendon Flanagan Police Constable Jacob Gray Police Constable Hung Ly Police Constable Isa Yousif Police Constable Eddie O'Toole |
22 Division -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- 23 Division |
|
Detective Cristian Sirbu |
41 Division -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- Public Safety Response Team -//- -//- Specialized Criminal Investigations – Sex Crimes Communications Services |
|
Sergeant Christian Dobbs |
52 Division Specialized Criminal Investigations – Homicide and Missing Persons -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- -//- |
Refreshments are served in the Darren Smith Theatre after the presentations.
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